Everyday Makeup Products

Hi Guys so these are my everyday essentials when doing my makeup whether that be going to college, getting things done or sometimes going for lunches and days out. The makeup is simple and doesn't take much doing at all. I choose between two lipsticks and the colors change depending on my mood and i choose totally different colors depending on the seasons. Obviously it depends where you work or what type of taste you have to change the lipstick, i'm just lucky i love bright lipstick and the career i want to be in is okay with that.

What the products are & why i use them:

Simple clear skin oil balancing moisturizer
So i have been using this moisturizer for more than a year now and it has calmed my oiliness down a lot. I'm not a cream freak and i think there quite boring but this is just simple and it doesn't break me out and does the job!

Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation
Yes, i know what your thinking!?! I have oily skin and i'm using a radiant foundation that has a lot of glitter specs in it and i should look like a shiny mess. But my confession is i LOVE this foundation!! It makes your skin look sooooo good! If its a short day then ill put this on but if its a longer day i do put a matte primer on before hand and take my powder with me. I have personally gone oilier with different matte foundations than this also!!


I love this palette because it has a few of my favorite eye shadow colors, lip gloss & blush/bronzer. It is perfect for travelling and as a everyday make-up essential. I like that the colors are shimmer and it has a black because if you decide to go out you can add a little black to create a smokey eye and not use the black for a day look. I just swipe the brown color in my crease and i'm done for the day!

Collection 2000 liquid eyeliner, i have only used this eyeliner EVER! And i love it, it works perfectly for me every time for me but when i run out i will try new things ha ha. I love to do a small cat eye flick through the day. Rimmel eye pencils, these are just what i have for now but they do work really well. The eye liner doesn't last all day but the eyebrow pencil looks very natural which i like. And this mascara 'rimmel scandal eyes rockin' curves' i love all these scandal eyes mascara and have this one because its the newest one but i do love it and it makes my lashes very long and curly!

And last but not least, my lip products... i swap between these two colors between moods. If i'm feeling fun and need a pick - up ill wear the brighter one 'hot plum' and if i'm the opposite then i'll wear 'midnight plum' both from Maybelline color sensational range. And the Nivea Hydro care is just my before lip product i use when iv'e done my face moisturizer because i suffer with really dry chapped lips if i don't!!

And they are my everyday makeup products, thanks for reading :)

Love Christina xox

Review: Nail Art Kit Ebay

48 Mini Bottles Nail Art Kit <3

Hi Guys, so today i am going to do a quick review/haul on this nail art kit i purchased. I got it off ebay and if you click on that it will send you to the item. The kit arrived today and i was so happy when i got it because it looks so pretty and i love everything that is in it. Some bottles are the same but i don't mind because they will be popular to use so i won't run out as quick. I think this is a great kit to add to your collection or as a present for somebody!! So i have taken pictures of all the different bottles i got in my kit and i hope you enjoy :)

Left to right: Pink Teardrop, Gold Teardrop, Blue flower sequins.

Left to right: Pink, Orange, Yellow, Red, Blue,Green & Light blue hexagon glitter.

Left to right: Silver, yellow & Red Tinsel Glitter.

Left to right: Gold & Pink love hearts, Green stars

Left to right: Pink & Silver Caviar beads.

Left to Right: Strawberry, Pinapple, Pear, Flowers, Pattern & Smiley Face Fimo.

Left to Right: Pink, Purple, White, Yellow, Copper & Green Large Glitter pieces.

Left to Right: Green, Gold, Orange & Pink Fine Glitter.

So as you can see the kit is really, really pretty and it would be perfect for anybody who loves nail art or doing glitter mixes even!! 

Love Christina xox

Fashion Wednesday: Claireabella Jute Bag

http://www.claireabelladesigns.co.uk/boutique/Medium Jute Bag£34.99

So after seeing these all over TOWIE (The Only Way Is Essex) and on Instagram i finally decided to splurge and get one for myself. I love that you can customize it to look like a mini you and that it has your name on it. At first i didn't know whether to get the large or medium sized bag as i already think that the smallest 'polo jute bag' is too small but would be perfect for a little girl etc... So i went in the middle and got the medium sized one which is perfect for me as i don't travel round much but if i wanted to carry a load with me it probably would be big enough to do so. 

So when you go to customize your bag you get to pick...

- Personal text (Name)

- Hair Style (I went with long hair)

-Hair color (I went with Red)

- Outfit (I went with Posh)

- Eye color (I went with Blue)

- Skin tone (I went with natural, but next time i'll go with fair)

I think these are perfect gifts for yourself, a friend, family member. Especialy because they do limited edition 'mothers day' bags etc. And they don't just do bags they do wine glasses, mugs, diarys, phone cases etc... 

But overall i am so happy with my purchase and would recommend anybody else to get one of these as well. I think there so fun and girls and awesome!! 

Thank you Claireabella!

Love Christina xox

NOTD: Spring inspired nails

Nails Of The Day:

OPI - Tealthecowscomehome

Ebay - Dried flowers Manicure Wheel

Ebay - Half pearls Manicure Wheel

I am fed up of winter colors! We wanted something bright and flowery and what better than this nail art design. My mum loves this design as its easy and not O.T.T. And its the first time iv'e used the dried flowers and i LOVE them!!

And this is an extra picture of my mum's friends little girls fingers what i did the day before with the same polish and half beads!

Love Christina xox

How to: Decorate a Home Beauty Salon

Hi Guys,

So i started college last September doing a Beauty Therapy Level 2 course. And I found when I wanted to practice at home on friends & family it just didn't seem right doing it over the kitchen table with things that weren't very professional. E.g family bath towels, mixing bowls etc (if you do a beauty course you'll know what I'm on about). I needed somewhere where I could just set something up and practice properly but didn't have much money with only being at college. 

Now if you have a spare room in your house and your parents/house mate have given you the permission to use it then GREAT NEWS, or if you own your own house and can build a little salon in the back yard then even GREATER NEWS!! Luckily for me we had a spare store room at the back of the garage (sounds horrible but it isn't that bad and I haven't found a spider yet! 

First of all I emptied out the room and planned on paper where I would want things to go so I could visualize and start decorating. I picked out some lilac paint I had from years ago (an old bedroom) and painted all four walls (if your really good with things like that you could wallpaper but I'm not that advanced) ha ha. Next I re-painted the skirting boards etc so they looked nice and clean. 

Then you want to start ordering furniture & your products (I'd wait until Christmas or a birthday so you can have extra help from family) I will list what I have in my beauty room and I will try to find a link to all of them. And obviously this changes with what you want to practice at home or what course you do at college. If you,re more bothered about nails get a portable manicure table so you can put it away when you've finished etc... 

• Manicure Table - www.ebay.co.uk (search: portable manicure table) £50
• Massage Table - www.ebay.co.uk (search: portable massage table) £50
• Chairs - mine were extra from the dining room table
• Bin - An extra one we had stored already
• Small drawers - www.asda.co.uk (I picked it up on a grocery shop) £5
• Large drawers - www.ebay.co.uk (search: 10 drawer beauty salon) £26
• Towel rack - www.ikea.co.uk (it was in storage also)
• Mirror - also in storage
• Nail polish rack - I made myself (google search: DIY nail rack foam boards)

So once you have your essentials your nearly ready to go, all you need now is your products and accessories. What I'm on about is towels, throws, plastic bowls, picture frames, vanity mirror, canvases, products...

 And that is about it, it's quite simple really and doesn't cost as much as what you think it would. Remember to look on ebay, amazon etc before paying full blown for products etc, as long as you know its safe to use and is professional then that is fine. 

               

Love Christina xox

Glossybox review: Feb 2014

Hi Guys, 

So this months glossy box was a lot better then last months glossy box. It had three full sized products and a lovely chocolaty treat which i ate as soon as i opened the box! ha ha. I loved the packaging which was a lovely glossy lip print and the fact it came just after Valentines day was a bit of a downer but who cares it was a good box overall. 

Nougat sparkling body shimmer (100ml sample worth £5.60)

This is a perfumed body shimmer. It contains mallow extract, Vitamin E and wheatgerm enriched oil. I love the smell of this product its a old fashioned kind of smell (but in a good way) i haven't tried it out as i want to try it when i next get dressed up and go out! I'm excited t use this product. 

Ciaté London Paint Pot Pocket Money Full Size £9

I was really excited that there was a Ciate nail polish in this months glossy box but when it came and i saw what colour it was i was very disappointed, being the fact you fill out a form so glossy box know what to send you and it does ask you what colour nail polishes do you go for and this wasn't the one i ticked. I will probably give this away as a gift.

Maybelline Big eyes volume express mascara Full Size £8.99 

I love mascaras and i can't wait to try this one. It is waterproof which im not keen on because i always find the non-waterproof mascaras to work better. But i won't judge and i am excited to test this mascara out.

Eldora eyelashes Full size £3.90 

These lashes look so pretty! I am saving them for a special occasion and cannot wait to try these out!! 

Giovanni Eco Chic Moisture Shampoo, conditioner & hair mask samples

I tried these hair samples the night i got the box and i was surprised with how much i liked these. Now i wouldn't swap them for my Tigi catwalk sleek mystique set but these are really nice and left my hair soft ans shiny and people noticed as well which is always a good thing!!

Thanks for reading guys 

Love Christina xox

Review: Glossy Box Jan 2014

Back to Basics Glossy Box January 2014 

Yu-Be Mouisturising skin cream RRP £13.50 

First of all when i saw this product and they said it was for dry skinned areas and works exceptionally well for hands and feet i was a bit let down with the size of the samples because there definitely isn't enough to see if that it true. The product smells medicated like vicks or sudacream. I will either save these for in the future or give to a friend who suffers with dry skin.

Balance Me Super Toning Body Wash RRP £10.25

First of all i love the smell of this body wash, it reminds me of a spa and i couldn't wait to use it. As it said you can use it as bubble bath also i tried it that night but to my disappointment no bubbles were even made and when i used it as a body wash the scent didn't stick to my skin so i was very disappointed in the product.

The Vintage Cosmetic Company Floral Slanted Tweezer RRP £8

These tweezers are really pretty and look great on my vanity table but as i already have tweezermn tweezers these didn't really come to any use for me as i don't think there any better then tweezerman. Would definetly give these as a gift to somebody though.

Anatomicals Puffy The Eye Bag Slayer Wake-Up Under Eye Patches £6

I have heard a lot of good things about this brand so i was quite excited to see these in my glossy box! I haven't used them yet as i am waiting for a serious pamper night or maybe a hang over day ha ha. 

Beauty UK CC Cream £4.99/25ml here

This CC cream isn't really anything to rave about. I have tried better and always use the Loreal one!! But this does have a good SPF in it so i will save for my hols or the summer months.

I got this glossy box back in December as everybody loved theres and got some really cool products in it but recently i have been reading a lot of bad reviews about it and that its gone really down hill. I think i will give Febuarys glossy box a try and see if its worth keeping my subscription. If not ill get the Birchbox.

Love Christina xox